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Hands-on Zen Calligraphy & 150-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya Tour
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1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
Beginner-friendly, chair-seated, and suitable for all ages!
Learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy from a professional instructor
Choose a meaningful kanji and create your own artwork to take home
Enjoy Japanese tea and sweets during a guided tour of a 150-year-old machiya
Step into the birthplace of Taichiro Kobayashi — a philosopher and art historian
What's Included
Traditional calligraphy lesson
Finished calligraphy artwork to take home
Guided introduction to a 150-year-old historic machiya
Ink grinding experience
Brush, ink, paper, and all necessary materials
Japanese tea and sweets
Transportation
Additional food or beverages not specified
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
In a quiet historic Kyoto neighborhood, this workshop introduces the history, philosophy, and techniques of Japanese calligraphy in an authentic cultural setting. Beginner-friendly and chair-seated, it's a relaxed small-group experience for all ages.
【Learn Traditional Techniques】
Begin by grinding your own ink, a traditional practice that encourages focus and mindfulness. Your instructor will guide you through basic brush techniques and the balance and meaning behind Japanese characters.
【Create Your Own Masterpiece】
After practicing, choose a meaningful kanji such as 愛 (love), 夢 (dream), or 志 (ambition) and create your own artwork on traditional paper or a hanging scroll, complete with your name and a seal stamp, to take home.
【A Legacy Written One Stroke at a Time】
JURAKU sits in Nishijin, home of philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963). Like Kobayashi's carefully crafted ideas, calligraphy builds meaning one deliberate stroke at a time. Enjoy tea and seasonal sweets during a guided tour of this 150-year-old machiya.
【Create a Personalized Journey】
Add an optional cultural experience* to your visit.
*Options vary by season. Check our website for details.
【Learn Traditional Techniques】
Begin by grinding your own ink, a traditional practice that encourages focus and mindfulness. Your instructor will guide you through basic brush techniques and the balance and meaning behind Japanese characters.
【Create Your Own Masterpiece】
After practicing, choose a meaningful kanji such as 愛 (love), 夢 (dream), or 志 (ambition) and create your own artwork on traditional paper or a hanging scroll, complete with your name and a seal stamp, to take home.
【A Legacy Written One Stroke at a Time】
JURAKU sits in Nishijin, home of philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963). Like Kobayashi's carefully crafted ideas, calligraphy builds meaning one deliberate stroke at a time. Enjoy tea and seasonal sweets during a guided tour of this 150-year-old machiya.
【Create a Personalized Journey】
Add an optional cultural experience* to your visit.
*Options vary by season. Check our website for details.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by
聚らく JURAKU - Kyoto Cultural Hub
Tags
Art Classes
Small Group
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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